Swathi Reddy


Swathi Reddy is a former Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly worked in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. She has acted in over 29 movies. Her nickname Colours Swathi comes from her stint in the Telugu television show Colours, which was telecast on Maa TV.
After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram. Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma earned her the Filmfare [Best Actress Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Award] and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She also worked as a dubbing artist, and a playback singer in a few films. Her other notable films include Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule, Swamy Ra Ra, Amen, and Karthikeya.

Early life and education

Swathi Reddy was born in Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union when she was born. The Russian doctor who delivered her named her ‘Svetlana’ and later her mother changed it to 'Swathi'. She has one elder brother named Siddharth.
Reddy's family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood. She was educated at St. Francis De Sales’ School in Visakhapatnam. While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She then enrolled at the St. Mary's College, Hyderabad and graduated in Biotechnology.
After her Engineering Agricultural and Medical [Common Entrance Test|EAMCET], she ventured into television at the age of 17 by hosting a show called Colours. Due to a positive response, the show was further extended and moved to the primetime slot. She went on to present over 150 episodes.

Career

Acting

After the completion of her first year of graduation, she got an offer to make her film debut in Krishna Vamsi's Danger. She was part of an ensemble cast and was one of the five leads. The film received mixed to positive reviews. Priyanka Pulla of fullhyd.com wrote, "Swati making her much-anticipated debut here, has a role somewhat akin to a single member in a Mexican wave - contributory, but not self-sufficient enough to be judged."
After her second year of graduation, she did a supporting role in Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule. The film won her good acclaim.
After the completion of her graduation she signed two films. In 2008, she debuted as a female lead in her first Tamil film Subramaniapuram. For her performance in Ashta Chamma'','' she won the Filmfare [Award for Best Actress – Telugu] and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Amen which was a super hit.

Other work

Swathi Reddy has been occasionally working as a dubbing artist and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana in the film Jalsa. In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAids. In 2011, she turned playback singer, rendering her voice for two songs, "Unbelievable" and "A Square B Square", for the soundtrack albums of her own film Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju and 100% Love, respectively. She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury's Dairy Milk".

Personal life

Reddy married her boyfriend Vikas Vasu, a Malayali pilot, on 30 August 2018.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2005DangerLakshmiTeluguCredited as "Colours" Swathi
2007Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu VerulePooja/ PrasunaambaTeluguCredited as "Colours" Swathi
2008SubramaniapuramThulasiTamilTamil debut
2008Ashta ChammaLavanyaTeluguCredited as "Colours" Swathi
2009Kalavaramaye MadiloShreyaTelugu
2010KanimozhiKanimozhiTamilCameo appearance
2011Golconda High SchoolAnjaliTelugu
2011Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam AppalarajuKrishnaTeluguAlso sang the song "Unbelievable".
2011MirapakaayTrain PassengerTeluguCameo appearance
2011KandireegaBujjiTeluguCameo appearance
2011PoraaliBharathiTamil
2013AmenShoshannaMalayalamMalayalam debut
2013Swamy Ra RaSwathiTeluguAlso sang the song "Yo Yo Memu Antha. "
2013North 24 KaathamNarayaniMalayalam
2013Idharkuthane Aasaipattai BalakumaraRenuTamil
2014Bangaru KodipettaBhanumati PinnesettyTelugu
2014Mosayile Kuthira MeenukalIsaMalayalam
2014VadacurryNaveenaTamil
2014KarthikeyaValliTelugu
2015Aadu Oru Bheegara JeeviyanuPinkiMalayalamCameo appearance
2015Double BarrelLaila/BabushkaMalayalam
2015YatchanDeepaTamil
2015TripuraTripuraTelugu
2017YaakkaiKavithaTamil
2017ThiriSwathiTamil
2017 London BabuluSuryakanthamTelugu
2019Thrissur PooramVeniMalayalam
2022PanchathantramRoshini / ChitraTeluguAnthology film; Dual role, appears in the segments"Prelude" and "Leia - The purple cape Super hero"
2023Month of MadhuLekhaTelugu

As playback singer

Music Video

Dubbing artist/voice actor

Awards and nominations

YearAward categoryWorkResult
2009Filmfare Award for Best Actress – TeluguAshta ChammaWon
2009Nandi Award for Best ActressAshta ChammaWon
2009Filmfare Award for Best Actress – TamilSubramaniapuram
2009Vijay Award for Best Debut ActressSubramaniapuram
2012Filmfare Award for Best Female [Playback Singer – Telugu]"A Square B Square" from [100% Love (2011 film)|100% Love]
2012SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu"A Square B Square" from 100% Love
2024Filmfare Award for [Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]Month of MadhuNomitated